Wedding Gowns : Neckline

Wedding Gowns : The Neckline

Here is a thing or two about the neckline of the wedding gowns that a bride need to know when choosing a perfect gown for herself. In my opinion, neckline plays an important part too besides the gown's silhouette. Because if a bride chooses a gown which is totally wrong for her, the whole gown will look totally weird on her. So here are some standard necklines that you will need to know.


High Collar
A band collar that extends up the neck. The mandarin version of this style is taken from traditional Asian dress, and doesn't quite meet at the centre front.


Bateau
The wide-necked shape follows the curve of the collarbone, almost to the tip of the shoulders. The Sabrina version - made popular by Audrey Hepburn - is sleeveless; the front and back panels just touch at the shoulders, sometime with thin straps.

Jewel
Also known as the T-shirt neckline, the jewel neckline is round and sits at the base of the throat.

Potrait
Characterised by a wide, soft scoop from shoulder to shoulder.

Sweetheart
A low-cut neckline shaped like the top half of a heart, accentuating the decolletage. Often done with an overlay of sheer material that rises higher, elongating the torso and neck.


Scoop
Also known as ballerina neckline, this U-shaped style is often cut low, and occasionally the scoop will continue at the back of the dress.

V-Neck
The neckline dips down at the front in a flattering V, elongating the neckline and de-emphasizing the bust line.


Square
The name gives this one away; the neckline is cut straight across the front.

Halter
The halter feature straps that wrap around the neck, or a high neck with deep armholes. This is often backless.

Off the Shoulder
This neckline sits below the shoulders, with sleeve-like straps that cover part of the upper arm. Shows off your collarbone and shoulders.


Spaghetti Strap
This neckline is nearly strapless, except for the presence of thin, delicate straps. A bit like strings of spaghetti.

Strapless
The bodice is usually cut straight across, but it can also peak on the sides or have a slight dip in the centre.

Asymmetrical
Asymmetrical by it's very definition means there is no symmetry or no balance. So this neckline appears different on either side of the centre front.